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Photography By Mauricio A. Ureña G.

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About

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Photography By Mauricio A. Ureña G. is a boutique fine-art Wedding & Portrait Photography service based in Costa Rica but available to do destination projects worldwide. Our style is develop on deep knowledge in lightning techniques, combining both natural and artificial light, to create meaningful, timeless, and stylish memories. We love to have fun, capture all the romance and emotions surrounding our couples and tell their story in the most creative way. We give our heart in any single project because what we do, we do it with passion. Serving you, earning your trust and knowing that our work will be special for you and your family until eternity is our best reward!


Services Offered
Despite being based in Costa Rica, Mauricio is willing to travel wherever your wedding is located so he can beautifully capture every moment. This photographer offers packages custom made according to your needs. Each package comes with total coverage of your special day, an engagement session, photo retouching, and a digital Gallery of your wedding. Packages vary by the number of service hours. Mauricio also offers a variety of à la carte options, including a photo booth, trash-the-dress shoot, a fashion bride shoot, a photo portrait for guest signatures, and a totally personalized photo album. You may also enjoy your photos as digital files and prints. Other more general services include:

  • Additional hours
  • Multiple locations
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$1,990

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Slideshow
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,790

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
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    Lal Getting married on 11/29/2043
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    The best photographer/team you will ever work with

    Working with Mauricio was such a pleasure!

    When we did our wedding at Hotel Villa Caletas, the venue recommended Mauricio, and we are so glad they did so. Mauricio impressed us many times during the entire wedding process, from the planning beforehand, the day of the wedding, and the editing process afterwards.

    Before the wedding, Mauricio had multiple zoom meetings with us, where he took a lot of time to get to know us and what we wanted from his services. Some of the questions he asked us during the initial interview were very deep and thought provoking, which was impressive. The nights before the wedding he made sure to zoom with us again and go over all the details and schedule of the wedding day so we would be on the same page. He really helped take a lot of that stress off our shoulders.

    The day of the wedding, Mauricio and his team were nothing but spectacular. There were so many different aspects of the wedding that the team got great photos of. They really captured the preparation with the wedding party, individual portraits of bridesmaids and groomsmen, family photos, the ceremony (of course), speeches, the dinner, and the wild afterparty. The photos were so candid and well captured that we could actually hear the volume through the photos.
    One aspect of Mauricio's skill as a photographer on the wedding day which really stood out was his ability to improvise. The wedding did not go exactly as planned: bridal party preparation took longer than expected, certain locations which we had planned for photos had to be moved, but every time something changed, Mauricio and his team adapted and got it done without coming off as stressed or stressing us.

    After the wedding, Mauricio was very communicative about the editing process and timelines to get us our photos. He was able to send us a few key photos very soon after the wedding which was nice to have as an appetizer. After a few months he delivered the photos to us and we were SO happy with his work! We're not professional photographers so we can't speak to the composition, but there was a healthy blend of dramatic, artistic photos as well as natural, candid photos. Every single one of our friends and family who we have shown the photos too have said over and over again what an amazing photographer he was and how they looked like vogue shoots.

    Mauricio and his team were beyond impressive, and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone. We feel so absolutely lucky to have been able to work with him, and have our wedding captured in these memories so beautifully.
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    Connie L. Getting married on 06/01/2024
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    What an amazing experience!

    Mauricio and his team were so talented and skilled at doing what they do best! I am so blessed to have one of the most important moments in my life captured into incredible memories. The photos are breathtaking! I would highly recommend Mauricio, he was very communicative with my fiance while planning this special week.
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    Josiah S. Married on 03/24/2023
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    The absolute best you can find!

    Seriously. Stop looking for anyone else. He and his team are the absolute best you will find. Thoughtful, extremely creative, and attentive to your specific style and comfortability. It was like having your biggest day photographed by a close family member. Mauricio was prompt to answer any questions we had, provided fantastic scouting and insight, and was truly a pleasure to be around on what can be a very stressful day. We couldn't recommend him any higher. And the photos! Out of the gate, one of our photos was nominated for an editors choice and best of the week award, then added to the best of the year collection for a global photography directory. You will not be disappointed with Mauricio. A delight both personally and professionally from start to finish.
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    Katie H. Married on 03/23/2023
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    Best photographer- look no further and book!

    I cannot express enough how grateful my partner and I are for the amazing work of our wedding photographer. From start to finish, they were attentive, professional, and truly captured the essence of our special day.

    Their attention to detail was unparalleled, and they made sure to capture every moment - both big and small - in a way that was both artistic and authentic. They made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process, and it truly showed in the final product.

    Looking back on our wedding photos, we are filled with love and joy. Each image is a beautiful reminder of the love we share and the incredible memories we made on our special day. We cannot thank our photographer enough for their incredible talent and dedication.

    If you are looking for a wedding photographer who will capture the essence of your special day with love and care, look no further. We highly recommend this talented artist and cannot thank them enough for the beautiful memories they have given us.

    We can’t wait to get all the photos back!! ❤️
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    Valery R. Married on 02/11/2023
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    Amazing work and service from Mauricio, he is such an increíble person and unique photographer. My husband and I are really grateful. 100/100

    Mauricio is just the best wedding photographer, his work is amazing and unique. If you’re looking for a photographer, don’t doubt in search for Mau. My wedding was very special and emotional, my husband and I really appreciate Mauricio for his incredible work, nothing will be the same without him!!!
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    Arezou Married on 02/08/2023
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    The best wedding photographer!

    Mauricio is a very talented photographer who captures every moments of your special day in the most beautiful day.
    We live in USA and wanted to have an elopement wedding in Costa Rica. We didn’t know anybody there. I found Mauricio in instagram and loved his photography. He immediately helped me with finding a nice hotel for wedding, officiator as well as the makeup artist. Thanks to him my everything went smooth and great. So far I have received some of our wedding photos that are all beautiful and lovely. I can’t stop looking at them.
    thanks Mauricio for all your efforts to make our special day lovely and memorable.
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    Cassandra L. Married on 02/04/2023
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    Best Photographer!

    My husband and I are so grateful we found Mauricio! We used him for our engagement shoot in Costa Rica and were so impressed. We decided to have him do our wedding day and welcome party, which were also in Costa Rica. He and his team are very professional, talented and beyond friendly. We felt so comfortable working with him and even our guests made comments on how great he is. We HIGHLY recommend Mauricio!
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    Pablo A. Married on 01/14/2023
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    Amazing! So carefully planed, comfortable and we felt like we know Mauricio and his team for many years!!! Their job make our special moment eternal!!

    Amazing! So carefully planed, comfortable and we felt like we know Mauricio and his team for many years!!! Their job make our special moment eternal!!
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    El mejor fotógrafo!

    La experiencia de haber trabajado con Mau en nuestra boda realmente fue la mejor. Desde que hicimos la video llamada previo a la boda, se notó el gran interés que tiene él por conocer no solo nuestra historia si no también la historia de nuestros seres queridos. Yo he ido a muchas bodas y he visto a muchos fotógrafos trabajar y ninguno se involucra tanto como Mau y eso realmente hace la diferencia, te hace sentir como si fuera un primo cercano quien está tomando las fotos y quiere realmente que queden espectaculares… y así fue! Todos nuestros amigos y familia no paran de decir que las fotos son otro nivel. Gracias Mau de verdad por darnos el chuzo de recuerdos para el resto de nuestras vidas!
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    Raquel F. Married on 10/30/2022
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    Everything We Could Have Asked For

    Mauricio and his team are incredible. My husband and I got married in San Jose, Costa Rica this past October and the photography was very important to me. I feel very blessed to have found Mauricio. The quality of his work and his ability to capture that special day for us speaks for itself, but it didn’t stop there. Planning a wedding from afar, even with family in the country to help, is difficult to say the least. Mauricio was generous enough to share his wealth of knowledge and his resources and we were able to find other reliable and incredible vendors for our wedding through him. He and his team put us at ease every step of the way and we’re there to support us all throughout the day if the wedding. We genuinely could not have asked for more. Mauricio and his team will not only live up to your expectations but absolutely surpass them.
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    Catherine Y. Married on 08/02/2022
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    Excelente Profesional

    A Don Mauricio lo encontramos, buscando un fotógrafo para nuestra boda en las redes sociales, al ver el portafolio que tiene actualmente, el cual es muy bello y con mucha variedad de fotos, no dudamos en contactarlo, desde el momento que conversamos mi esposo y yo con Don Mauricio, siempre tuvo su atención hacia que queríamos para nuestra boda, su esmero, siempre tratando de captar cuales eran nuestras expectativas, y a la vez dándonos propuestas que nos ayudaron a llevar a cabo nuestros planes, siempre muy atento a aclarar todas nuestras dudas. Tuvimos una reunión previo a la boda, la cual fue una conversación muy amena, donde Don Mauricio nos orientó para sacar lo mejor de nosotros mismos como pareja, la experticia de Don Mauricio nos dio tranquilidad y nos permitió disfrutar de cada momento de la ceremonia, prestando nosotros también atención a esos detalles que tengo todavía en mi mente y que con cada foto podré recordar con felicidad, “el recordar es volver a vivir”, y qué mejor que con una linda foto con la cual nos sentimos totalmente identificados, porque es realmente lo que anhelábamos. Me siento muy orgullosa de haber compartido con un profesional tan completo y con tanto carisma, de quién me llevo muchas enseñanzas, ya que el desarrollar nuestros talentos, el esfuerzo y la dedicación deben ser siempre parte de nosotros en todo lo que hacemos y ese es el reflejo del trabajo de Don Mauricio.
    Muchas gracias, Don Mauricio por complacerme con las fotos que soñaba, por llenarme de recuerdos con cada foto y por ayudarme a dejar mis complejos físicos y más bien disfrutar más. Bendiciones y le deseamos muchos éxitos!
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    Excelente persona y profesional muy talentoso

    Excelente persona y profesional, muy atento, detallista, con trabajo artístico de mucha calidad y conocimiento. Nos divertimos y le estamos muy agradecidos por su ayuda en nuestra boda. Catherine y Yojhanny
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    Casey S. Married on 07/28/2022
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    World Class Photographer

    My now husband and I hired Mauricio for our wedding at Zephyr Palace on July 30, 2022.

    Mauricio was one of the best investments and decisions that we made for our big day. From start to finish he was consistent and attentive with accommodating and creative ways to submit deposits internationally to hearing our vision and incorporating his own into our pictures.

    His technical side with his ability to relate to the photography subjects shows his undeniable skill level. When we met prior to the wedding, he coached us on how to pose and move together to get the perfect shots. This is important when you do not know how to be in front of a camera on such a critical day of memories.

    Every team member of his was clearly talented and both my husband and our guests were impressed with the photography gear they traveled with. I’ve been to plenty of weddings but I’ve never seen, nor did I expect, the special touches with lighting and communication that surrounded us.

    To speak to his character, Mauricio is so fair, honest, and caring. You can feel that you are not just another client to him and it is clear that he loves his job. He stayed in touch with me after the ceremony to make sure our experience in Costa Rica was amazing. When your photographer checks to see if you arrived safe home in the states, you know you are working with an amazing soul.

    Mauricio’s gorgeous bold images are not on accident. He is educated and continues to push his limits to be the best. If you select him I promise you are making one of the best decisions for whatever event you have planned.

    My husband and I could not be happier. We adore him and cannot wait to see more of what he captured on our wedding day.
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    Exceptional

    Mauricio and his team are professionals of the highest level, with the best reputation amongst the wedding-related industry in Costa Rica. Probably the best photographer, detail-oriented, always concerned on putting his clients interests first. His warm personality eases the interactions making it a very enjoyable experience beyond the assurance of having photographic memories documented in the most remarkable way possible.

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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Condado del Parque 1207A San Jose, CR, 10102
(506)7200-7236
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